What is a pharma copy?

A pharmacopoeia, pharmacopeia, or pharmacopoea (from the obsolete typography pharmacopœia, literally, “drug-making”), in its modern technical sense, is a book containing directions for the identification of compound medicines, and published by the authority of a government or a medical or pharmaceutical society.

What is a hard copy prescription?

Hard copy prescription drug order means a written, typed, reproduced, or printed prescription drug order prepared on a piece of paper.

Can prescriptions be copied?

No. A prescription can not be copied unless done so by a pharmacist. The pharmacist must place appropriate stamps and notes on a copied prescription and sign the copy.

What are pharmacy records?

A pharmacy patient record must include demographic information about the patient as well as a profile of the drugs provided and a record of the care provided.

How long before drugs become generic?

However, a generic drug can only be marketed after the brand name drug’s patent has expired, which may take up to 20 years after the patent holder’s drug is first filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Generic drugs are usually much less expensive than brand name drugs once they reach the market.

What are Pharmacopoeias and why they are needed?

A pharmacopoeia is a legally binding collection of standards and quality specifications for medicines used in a country or region. The role of a modern pharmacopoeia is to furnish quality specifications for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), FPPs and general requirements.

What makes prescription a legal document?

Prescription is one of the important Medico legal documents, the art of prescription writing has an ancient inheritance, commonly the prescription considered as a written order by the physician to the pharmacist to prepare and dispense the drugs. The term prescription means an order to take certain medications.

Why should pharmacy keep records?

It is recommended that records to show the safe operation of the pharmacy are kept for a minimum period of two years. It is important that records are complete, accurate and up to date. Full details for the patient and the prescriber should be recorded so that they can be clearly identified and contacted if needed.